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Birds also experience piloerection. Piloerection is the process by which mammals get goosebumps from cold weather or excitement or fear. Birds do have the same reflex of extending their feathers out, a function of keeping themselves warm.
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When do birds and fish experience drag?
The drag is caused by friction with the air or water.
What pets dont live for very long?
Goldfish,hamsters,mice and some birds
Do black birds and ravens eat robins eggs?
no they dont eat robin eggs
What is other example of perching birds?
i also dont know. just joking
What do penguin teeth look like?
birds dont have teeth,they have beaks. but baby birds have an "egg tooth", a tooth on the front of their beaks that helps them get out of their egg, that falls off after they hatch from the egg.
How is piloerection related to heat loss?
Piloerection, or goosebumps, is a physiological response where hair stands up on end. In response to cold temperatures, piloerection traps a layer of air near the skin to provide insulation and reduce heat loss. However, in response to heat, piloerection is not as effective in reducing heat loss.
Do geese get goose bumps?
No, while Geese and other birds have a reaction to cold that make their feathers straighten they don't have have a piloerection reaction or the pilomotor reflex like humans and other mammals get.
What does the word piloerection mean?
Hair standing on end.
What does Let The Birds Fly mean?
it means dont try to change someone. let the birds be birds and do what birds do...
What is piloerection?
Piloerection, also known as "goosebumps," is a physiological response in which the small muscles at the base of hair follicles contract, causing the hairs to stand on end. This response is triggered by various stimuli such as cold temperature or emotional arousal. In animals, piloerection can make the individual appear larger to intimidate or ward off potential threats.
What birds can't walk?
birds can walk .. how do they start get ready to fly ? you dont see birds flying when its night time ? but some birds live on branches , but i dont think some birds cant walk .. i donno .. -MimiRules
How do you feed birds without the bluejays steeling it all?
bluejays are birds and they dont steal it they eat it so you dont actually have a problem
What is the scientific term for erection of hair?
The scientific term for erection of hair is piloerection. This occurs when the erector muscles attached to hair follicles contract, causing the hair to stand up. It is commonly known as "goosebumps" or "horripilation."
Are birds great?
birds are lovely creatures but some times they can be nasty. i love birds, if you like birds then hi-5 but if you dont grrrrrr
Do larger birds eat owls?
i dont know but i dont think so.
Do birds eat fly's?
no they dont amla
How do birds get red feathers?
they dont get it they are born with it
